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A biologically privileged land bridge straddling two continents, Panama has more bird species than any other Central American country. Moreover, it is rare to find such easy access to tropical rainforest only a stone’s throw from a modern capital city. Based near the famous Pipeline Road, revel in Panama’s avian abundance on journeys through foothills, wetlands and lowland forests from the Pacific to the Caribbean.

Highlights

• Lectures illuminate Panama’s history, bird diversity, tropical ecology and conservation.
• Explore the Chagres River by boat and visit the Panama Canal’s Gatun and Miraflores Locks.
• Enjoy birding at San Lorenzo National Park, home to more than 12 types of forests and over 400 bird species.

Program Notes

So you can get the most out of your experience, all of our birding programs have a maximum participant-to-instructor ratio of 14:1. Road Scholar birding programs are conducted in accordance with the American Birding Association’s Code of Ethics. Learn more at http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.htmlDue to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

Activity Notes

Walking for up to two hours at a time over uneven terrain. Hot, humid conditions.

Need Help?

The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!